dislodgement

Meanings

1. 1noununcountable

   The act of forcing something out of its fixed position, or the fact of becoming loose.

   Grammar: Usually uncountable; use 'a dislodgement' only when you mean one specific event.

   Patterns

   • dislodgement of something
   • dislodgement from something

   Heavy rain caused the dislodgement of rocks from the cliff face.

   The X-ray showed a slight dislodgement of the implant.

   Engineers checked the bridge for any dislodgement of the bolts.

2. 2nouncountable or uncountablemedical

   In medicine, the movement of a body part or device out of its normal place.

   Grammar: Countable when referring to a particular incident: 'a dislodgement of the tube'.

   Patterns

   • dislodgement of a tube
   • dislodgement of the retina

   The nurse watched for dislodgement of the catheter.

   Dislodgement of the lens can happen after eye surgery.

Common combinations

cause dislodgement

Vibration can cause dislodgement of the connector.

prevent dislodgement

The tape helps prevent dislodgement of the dressing.

risk of dislodgement

There is a risk of dislodgement if the patient moves suddenly.

dislodgement from

Dislodgement from the socket is rare.

Synonyms and how they differ

displacement

Displacement is more general and often used in physics or social contexts; dislodgement suggests something was stuck and then forced out.

removal

Removal is deliberate and planned; dislodgement is usually accidental or caused by force.

Opposites

Word family

dislodge verb

To force something out of its position.

dislodged adjective

Having been forced out of place.

Commonly confused: dislodgement or lodgement?

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